2023 Toyota Prius EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2023 Toyota Prius delivers an EPA-certified 49–57 MPG combined (49–57 city / 50–56 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 6 configurations. Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models offer up to 45 miles of all-electric range at 127 MPGe. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $1,100 to $1,300.

Combined MPG
49–57 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
49–57 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
50–56 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,100–1,300
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2023 Toyota Prius Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Gas-Electric Hybrid

Hybrid (HEV) Trims

49–57 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $1,100–$1,250

Plug-In Hybrid

Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

45 mi EV Range • 127 MPGe

Gasoline Combined: 52 MPG • Annual Energy Cost: $1,200

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (6 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Prius Regular 2L Hybrid Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 57 MPG 56 MPG 57 MPG $1,100
Prius AWD Regular 2L Hybrid Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 53 MPG 54 MPG 54 MPG $1,150
Prius XLE/LTD Regular 2L Hybrid Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 52 MPG 52 MPG 52 MPG $1,200
Prius Prime SE Regular Gas and Electricity 2L Plug-in Hybrid Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 140 MPGe (53 MPG) 115 MPGe (51 MPG) 127 MPGe (52 MPG) 45 mi $1,200
Prius AWD XLE/LTD Regular 2L Hybrid Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 49 MPG 50 MPG 49 MPG $1,250
Prius Prime Regular Gas and Electricity 2L Plug-in Hybrid Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 125 MPGe (50 MPG) 103 MPGe (47 MPG) 114 MPGe (48 MPG) 40 mi $1,300
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$1.54–$1.79

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

263–306 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.